Friday morning (Oct. 6), the hip-hop world finally witnessed the moment they’d been eagerly awaiting all summer: the unveiling of Drake’s highly anticipated album, “For All the Dogs.” Boasting an impressive lineup of 23 tracks, the project boasts guest appearances from heavyweights like 21 Savage, J. Cole, Chief Keef, SZA, Bad Bunny, and more. Notably, NBA star Kevin Durant took on the role of A&R for this remarkable release.
While Drake strategically utilized the “It’s All a Blur Tour” throughout the summer as a platform for the album’s promotion, details regarding the sound and overall direction of “For All the Dogs” remained shrouded in mystery. Then, on Sept. 15, The Boy dropped the lead single, “Slime You Out,” featuring SZA. Though it garnered some controversy due to a photo-related dispute with Halle Berry and faced critical feedback from figures like Charlamagne Tha God, the track skyrocketed to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart upon its debut.
On Thursday (Oct. 5), the Toronto rap icon treated fans to “8AM in Charlotte,” the latest addition to his series of timestamped tracks. The music video accompanying the song provides a heartwarming moment, featuring his son Adonis offering insights into the creative process behind the album cover artwork, debunking any notions of it featuring an actual dog. This gesture adds a charming touch to the album’s narrative.